Module 6 Quiz

Question 1

Schools reflect the changing cultural/linguistic diversity of the communities they serve Over the past century, cultural/linguistic diversity continues to evolve. What is one indicator that reflects this ongoing change in cultural/linguistic diversity?
A. Assimilation continues to be an important value within our schools
B. Teachers are very knowledgeable about specific cultural groups, which directly translates into more effective teaching practices
C. Increased diversity in the teaching profession that reflects the current demographic trends
D. Approximately 20%of the US population over the age of 5 speaks a language other than English at home

Answer 1

D. Approximately 20% of the US population over the age of 5 speaks a language other than English at home

Question 2

Which of the following terms acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people while appreciating their differences?
A. Assimilation
B. Multiculturalism
C. Culture
D. Bilingual Education

Answer 2

B. Multiculturalism

Question 3

Accurately determining disability in bilingual students is complex. Errors related to disability and eligibility determination can often lead to ____
A. Inappropriate placement
B. Integrated placement
C. Segregated placement

Answer 3

A. inappropriate placement

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a transitional program?
A. Students are instructed in native language only until they have sufficient English
B. This instructional model is the most common
C. No effort into the student’s maintaining or developing proficiency in their native language
D. Goal is to move students as quickly as possible to all English-only classes

Answer 4

(B)

Question 5

Because students who are CLD often have difficulty meeting national or state learning standards and have lower-than-average academic outcomes, teachers must incorporate culturally responsive teaching by ____
A. Adjust learning standards to meet individualized academic abilities
B. Create an environment that encourages cultural awareness by incorporating cultural traits, past experiences, and perceptions of their students
C. Become familiar with the educational structures of each country a student is from
D. Provide extensive specialized instruction to better meet the needs of CLD students

Answer 5

B. Create an environment that encourages cultural awareness by incorporating cultural traits, past experiences, and perceptions of their students

Question 6

Which of the following factors is one of the primary causes of academic failure for bilingual students?
A. An unidentified disability
B. A lack of English speaking role models during primary instruction in the classroom setting
C. A lack of practice in the home environment
D. Transitioning to an all-English classroom based on conversational fluency

Answer 6

D. Transitioning to an all-English classroom based on conversational fluency

Question 7

Which one of these statements is NOT true?
A. All students benefit from English-only instruction and make better progress in English acquisition with it regardless of acquisition stage
B. Multicultural education focuses on understanding a variety of diverse perspectives
C. Some states prohibit bilingual education
D. Bilingual education can’t exist without multicultural education

Answer 7

A. All students benefit from English-only instruction and make better progress in English acquisition with it regardless of acquisition stage